Chairman of a commune in the central province of Quang Binh has faced local opposition for using state funding to build a road leading to his home.

 A new sand bar has recently appeared near Cua Dai Beach in Hoi An Town.

A new cold spell will hit the northern region from March 14.

VietNamNet Bridge - More high-ranking executives are applying for jobs at Vietnamese IT firms after spending years working for foreign multi-national groups.

 The first Vietnam Global Leaders Forum is scheduled to take place on March 30 and 31 in Paris, looking to discuss ways to prepare Vietnamese brands for the international stage.

A series of activities, including a photography exhibition, a performance of traditional musical instruments, and culinary introduction events, impressed visitors at a programme to promote Vietnam’s tourism in Paris on March 12. 

 The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee wrapped up its 32nd session in Hanoi on March 13 under the chair of NA Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan. 

 Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue on March 13 requested thorough preparations for the once-in-a-decade national population and housing census that is scheduled to begin on April 1.

 A joint venture between the Hanoi Export-Import Company (Geleximco) and International Transportation and Trading Joint Stock Company (ITC) has proposed building a logistics centre and Cai Mep Ha habour in southern Ba Ria-Vung Tau province.

 Vice Commander of the Vietnam Border Guards Force Nguyen Hoai Phuong and Secretary of State at the Cambodian Interior Ministry Sok Phal on March 13 discussed the upgrading of Khanh Binh border gate in An Giang and Chrey Thom into international ones.

 Chinese grandmaster Wang Hao won the men’s group of the 2019 HDBank International Chess Tournament that wrapped up in Ho Chi Minh City on March 13.

 The ASEAN+3 singing contest 2019, the second of its kind, has been officially launched, open to professional pop singers aged 18-35 from 10 Southeast Asian nations with a view to promoting cultural exchanges in the bloc. 

 Real estate and retail giant Vingroup plans to sell 250 million private shares to a maximum of five foreign investors in the remaining months of the year.

More attention needed to control inflation in 2019, Vietnam’s seafood exports up 4.4% in first two months, US enterprises show greater interest in Vietnam, CPTPP helps drive Canadian firms’ interest to Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge - Land plots located in advantageous positions in the central area of HCM City are known as ‘golden land’ because they promise huge profits for investors.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Authorities in Dong Thap Province have taken measures to bring farmers closer to smart agriculture at a time when they are struggling to find buyers for their produce. 

 VietNamNet Bridge – Myra Tran or Tran Minh Nhu wowed American Idol 2019 judges and worldwide audiences during her audition, which was aired on March 3. 

Hoang Lien Son mountain range in northwest Vietnam has been named one of the world’s most exciting destinations for 2019 by prestigious American magazine National Geographic.

Banning motorbikes is expected to curb traffic congestion and pollution. However, it has a long way to go.

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam is witnessing a strong wave of foreign investment in industrial property in anticipation of new FDI being redirected to Vietnam. 

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese champions Hanoi FC took part in a 1-1 draw with Tampines Rovers FC of Singapore in their second match of the AFC Cup’s Group F on March 12.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Dalat Ultra Trail International Marathon is scheduled to be held in the city of Da Lat, the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong, on March 15-17.

 The National Assembly Standing Committee approved a resolution on Wednesday, creating legal foundations for reduction of administrative units at district and communal levels.

 Credit expansion of state-owned banks was lower than commercial banks’, in which the current lack of capital of the former was a key factor in limiting the credit growth potential of those banks.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Belgian fries, crepes with maple syrup and chocolate are delicacies to be served during the celebrations for International Francophone Day on March 15-16 in Hanoi.